Actually, there are
three basic types, and none of them undergo much refinement beyond the expressing process. The newly developed 'Nusun' types are actually those with the qualities that enable them to be substituted for trans-fats in processed foods and restaurant deep-fryers. You can find quite a list of the health benefits
here. It is disappointing that pure sunflower oil is so hard to find in grocery stores for direct sale to the consumer. I suspect this is because here is just such an overwhelming demand for it commercially right now.